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Explosions Disrupt Political Gatherings For South-South APC And PDP Rallies

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) rally in Rivers State was interrupted by a twin blasts at the Rumu-Woji venue in Mile One area of Port Harcourt on Thursday.

Similarly, a campaign event for the Peoples Democratic Party in Edo State was disrupted by gunfire from unidentified individuals.

The campaign event was proceeding calmly in ward seven of Edo Central Local Government Area when the sound of shots from suspected political hoodlums echoed, causing panic among attendees. Police have begun investigations into the two occurrences where several people were injured.

According to a report, Tonye Cole, the Rivers State APC governorship candidate and other candidates running for various positions were present at the Rumu-Woji rally when the explosion occurred.

Eyewitnesses reported that there were shots fired before the explosions at around 1:20 pm. Three individuals, including two women, were injured during the resulting confusion.

It was gathered that before the commencement of the rally, the entrance to the location known as Ojukwu Field was blocked by local youths, preventing party members and supporters from entering. The gate was opened when party leaders, including former acting National Chairman of APC, Chief Victor Giadom and their supporters arrived at the location.

According to a correspondent the youths who locked the gate were angry and accused some community members of misusing the funds APC paid for the venue. Some APC supporters blamed the state’s PDP for allegedly orchestrating the incident.

An eyewitness reported, “We were all here waiting for the campaign to start. Suddenly, we saw some people throwing dynamites in this place and people started running away. That’s how I got injured on my leg. But thankfully, the police came and we were able to continue the campaign.”

During the rally, Giadom decried the incident and attributed it to suspected political thugs. He implored the party members and supporters to remain undeterred despite the threats, stating that the bullets fired could not prevent APC from winning the elections in the state.

The APC Chairman of Port Harcourt City Local Government Area, Chief Emmanuel Orlu, commented on the incident, saying “Prior to this (Executive) Orders 21 and Order 22, we have been operating peacefully, both the APC and PDP in the Rumu-Woji community.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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JUST IN: Reps Committee Finally Meets Rivers Sole Administrator After Delays

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After a series of delays, the House of Representatives ad hoc committee on Rivers State has finally held its much-anticipated meeting with the Sole Administrator of the state, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok Ete Ibas.

The meeting, which took place in Abuja, comes as the House exercises its constitutional powers to assume the functions of the Rivers State House of Assembly, following the ongoing political crisis in the state.

In his opening remarks, Vice Admiral Ibas apologised for his inability to attend earlier scheduled meetings, citing the need for more time to settle into his new role.

READ ALSO: Ibas Makes First Appearance At NEC Meeting As Rivers Sole Administrator

He told the committee that he is still acclimatising to the demands of his position and appealed for the lawmakers’ understanding as he prepares to provide a detailed briefing.

Shortly after his plea, the session went into a closed-door meeting, with journalists and observers asked to leave.

 

 

 

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Obi, Kwankwaso Helped Tinubu In 2023, Will Do The Same In 2027, Says Nigerian Activist

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Deji Adeyanju, a Nigerian activist and lawyer, has made explosive claims regarding the 2023 presidential election, suggesting that former Labour Party (LP) candidate Peter Obi and New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) leader Rabiu Kwankwaso secretly supported President Bola Tinubu’s campaign.

In a post shared on his 𝕏 page Thursday, Adeyanju contended that Obi, who ran against Tinubu, would likely continue to support the president in future political endeavors.

He expressed certainty that Obi would decline any efforts to form a coalition aimed at challenging Tinubu in the next election.

READ ALSO: Lad Who Stood In Front Of Obi’s Convoy Apprehended For Street Fighting – Police

“I’m 100% convinced that Obi worked for Tinubu in 2023 and will do so again. I might be wrong, but I’m convinced in my mind about this,” Adeyanju wrote.

“Once a businessman, always a businessman. Those still in doubt will see the clear handwriting before 2027. He will refuse to join the coalition,” he continued.

Additionally, Adeyanju accused Kwankwaso of working in favor of Tinubu during the previous election.

He emphasized that for any opposition coalition to succeed in the 2027 race, figures like Obi and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar—another presidential hopeful—must step aside.

“For the coalition to succeed, all the self-centered politicians like Atiku & Obi should promise not to run and allow neutral folks to run against Tinubu,” Adeyanju proposed. “This is how to put the interest of the nation above personal interest,” he added.

The activist went on to criticize the culture surrounding Nigerian politics, describing it as an industry driven by opportunism.

He lamented the presence of “merchants” surrounding top politicians, accusing them of putting personal gain ahead of the country’s well-being. “The biggest industry in Africa is politics,” Adeyanju said.

“And those around popular politicians are all merchants. Once politics is around the corner, they are in business. Con men and women who just want to cash out.”

 

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Ibas Makes First Appearance At NEC Meeting As Rivers Sole Administrator

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Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, attended his first National Economic Council (NEC) meeting today at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

Ibas was appointed to the position by President Bola Tinubu following the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara in March 2025.

READ MORE: Tinubu Swears In Ibas As Rivers Sole Administrator

The NEC meeting, which is being presided over by Vice President Kashim Shettima, gathered a number of state governors and deputy governors from across the 36 states of Nigeria to discuss important national economic issues.

Among the notable figures in attendance was Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, who recently defected to the All Progressives Congress.

Governor Oborevwori led the opening prayers at the meeting on the instruction of Vice President Shettima.

Other state governors present included Rev. Fr. Hycinth Alia of Benue State, Abdulrahman Abdulrazak of Kwara, Monday Okpebholo of Edo, and Bassey Otu of Cross River, along with several deputy governors.

 

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